Climate Change and Extension
Climate Smart Practices at Grassroot Levels
Will be published approx. on 18. June 2025
Book
Hardback
264 pages
978-93-5887-945-2 (ISBN)
Description
Climate Change and Extension presents a comprehensive examination of the intersection between climate change and agricultural extension, providing insights, strategies, and practical guidance for stakeholders in the agricultural sector. This book emphasizes the vital role of agricultural extension services in facilitating climate-smart practices among farmers. Extension workers play a pivotal role in disseminating knowledge, providing training, and promoting the adoption of innovative technologies that enhance agricultural sustainability in the context of climate change.
This book delves into the complex relationship between climate change and the agricultural sector, with a particular focus on the role of agricultural extension services. The authors discuss effective strategies for farmers to adapt to the changing climate. They provide in-depth discussions on various adaptation and mitigation strategies, including the implementation of sustainable management systems and the role of need-based, location-specific technologies in addressing climate change. This book also establishes a crucial connection between nutritional security and climate change, shedding light on the intricate relationship between these two factors.
In-depth case studies feature examples from diverse geographic regions, showcasing how local communities have successfully adapted to climate change with the support of effective agricultural extension services. These stories highlight the resilience and innovation of farmers who have embraced new practices and technologies, illustrating replicable models for others.
This book delves into the complex relationship between climate change and the agricultural sector, with a particular focus on the role of agricultural extension services. The authors discuss effective strategies for farmers to adapt to the changing climate. They provide in-depth discussions on various adaptation and mitigation strategies, including the implementation of sustainable management systems and the role of need-based, location-specific technologies in addressing climate change. This book also establishes a crucial connection between nutritional security and climate change, shedding light on the intricate relationship between these two factors.
In-depth case studies feature examples from diverse geographic regions, showcasing how local communities have successfully adapted to climate change with the support of effective agricultural extension services. These stories highlight the resilience and innovation of farmers who have embraced new practices and technologies, illustrating replicable models for others.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
490 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-5887-945-2 (9789358879452)
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Persons
Prof. Kalyan Ghadei, Ph.D (BHU), B.Mus (ABGMM),C.C(PI) has a good academic career throughout . Prof. Ghadei has successful record activities at All India Radio, Cuttack, CIFA(ICAR), Bhubaneswar and in OUAT Odisha for transfer of Agricultural , aquaculture and pearl culture technology in Odisha and India. He is serving as a Professor & Head in the Department of Extension Education in Banaras Hindu University, BHU, Varanasi. He has published more than 60 research papers , authored 09 books and about 25 book chapters. He is a member of many national and international professional societies. Prof. Ghadei has received many awards of national and international repute. The most significant award to his credit is Raman fellowship as a visiting scholar to USA and Post Doctoral fellow at Virginia Tech , USA to study climate change issues and its mitigation strategies.
Content
1.Demographic Profile of Cauliflower Growers in Hardoi District of Uttar Pradesh - Aman Verma, Adesh Kumar Verma, R.K.Doharey, N.R.Meena, Arvind Kumar, Anurag Dixit, Shyam Ji
2.Climate change adaptation of farming communities in Western Ghat region - Sreeram Vishnu, Archana Bhattb, Jeena Pilsy Paulc, Denny Francod, Archana Raghavan Sathyane, Smitha Shivaf, and Ajith Kumarg
3.Zinc deficiency: Its relation to malnutrition and strategies for its prevention - Ankur Aggarwal, Tarun Verma and Manish Kumar Singh
4.Climate Change & Agriculture: Effects and Adaptive responses in the Western Ghats - Archana Bhatt, Shakeela V, Habeeb A and Divya PR
5.Association between Profile of Rice Grower and their Extent of Adoption of Rice Production Technology by the Farmers of North Gujarat - Chandni Patel and G. R. Patel
6.Protected cultivation Technologies: Adoption and Constraints perceived by farmer - B.S. Meena and Ravi K. Meena
7.Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems in Asia Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities - G. P. Reddy, Shyam Karan, Sayon Mukherjee, S. Siddartha Naik, M. Chenna Madhava and Nikhil J
8.Adoption Level with Respect to Various Practices of Mango Production Technology in Meerut District of Uttar Pradesh, India Gaurav Kumar, R.N Yadav, R. K Doharey, Ajay Pratap Singh, Arvind Kumar and Dheerendra Kumar
9.Windrow Vermicomposting for Sustainable Agriculture - Kololgi S.D. and Koti R.V.
10.Sustainable Agronomic Technologies for Bundelkhand Region, Uttar Pradesh - Nikhil Kumar Singh, U P Singh, Raghwendra Singh and Amitesh Singh
11.Assessment of Climate Change Effect on Large Cardamom Crop in East Sikkim: Farmers' Perception - Posibia M, Daya Ram, S.M. Feroze, Baldev Singh and Aditya Vikram Nirala
12.Is it biochar, the green engineered material from agri-waste? A promise towards technology transfer supply chain leadership for sustainable development - Pradipta Chandra
13.Food And Nutritional Security and Sustainability of Agriculture - J.P. Srivastava
14.Mitigation of Human-Wildlife Conflict to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals - Samala Akhila and Bharat S Sontakki
15.A Study on Adoption of Improved Brinjal Production Practices by the Farmers of East Champaran District of Bihar - Sanskriti Sindhu and Anurag Shankar Singh
16.Climate Smart Village: An approach for sustainable development Shivendra Mishra, Mani Prakash Shuklaand Pankaj Kumar Ojha
17. Challenges faced by farmers in Natural Farming - Soothram Sahithya and Prakash Panwar
18.Home Nutrition Gardens and Enhanced Dietary Diversity of Paniyan of Wayanad, Kerala - Vipindas P and Dr. Shakkela V
19.Assessment of Livelihood Status of Trained Farmers of Himachal Pradesh - Neha Dhadwal, Kanika Mehta, Rajesh Kumar Thakur, and Komal Sharma
20.The Role of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs): A Critical Analysis - Jagannath Patra
21.A study on constraints perceived by the NGO (Non Government Organization) led SHGs (Self Help Groups) members in Sonepur district of Odisha - Subarnna Keshari Haripriya Padhan and Debasis Jayapuria
22.Climate Change & Agriculture: Effects and Adaptive responses in the Western Ghats Archana Bhatt, Shakeela V, Habeeb A, and Divya PR
23.Solar energy awareness and adoption for agricultural operations: A path toward green energy use - Aditya, Arulmanikandan B, Sube Singh and P. S. Shehrawat
2.Climate change adaptation of farming communities in Western Ghat region - Sreeram Vishnu, Archana Bhattb, Jeena Pilsy Paulc, Denny Francod, Archana Raghavan Sathyane, Smitha Shivaf, and Ajith Kumarg
3.Zinc deficiency: Its relation to malnutrition and strategies for its prevention - Ankur Aggarwal, Tarun Verma and Manish Kumar Singh
4.Climate Change & Agriculture: Effects and Adaptive responses in the Western Ghats - Archana Bhatt, Shakeela V, Habeeb A and Divya PR
5.Association between Profile of Rice Grower and their Extent of Adoption of Rice Production Technology by the Farmers of North Gujarat - Chandni Patel and G. R. Patel
6.Protected cultivation Technologies: Adoption and Constraints perceived by farmer - B.S. Meena and Ravi K. Meena
7.Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems in Asia Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities - G. P. Reddy, Shyam Karan, Sayon Mukherjee, S. Siddartha Naik, M. Chenna Madhava and Nikhil J
8.Adoption Level with Respect to Various Practices of Mango Production Technology in Meerut District of Uttar Pradesh, India Gaurav Kumar, R.N Yadav, R. K Doharey, Ajay Pratap Singh, Arvind Kumar and Dheerendra Kumar
9.Windrow Vermicomposting for Sustainable Agriculture - Kololgi S.D. and Koti R.V.
10.Sustainable Agronomic Technologies for Bundelkhand Region, Uttar Pradesh - Nikhil Kumar Singh, U P Singh, Raghwendra Singh and Amitesh Singh
11.Assessment of Climate Change Effect on Large Cardamom Crop in East Sikkim: Farmers' Perception - Posibia M, Daya Ram, S.M. Feroze, Baldev Singh and Aditya Vikram Nirala
12.Is it biochar, the green engineered material from agri-waste? A promise towards technology transfer supply chain leadership for sustainable development - Pradipta Chandra
13.Food And Nutritional Security and Sustainability of Agriculture - J.P. Srivastava
14.Mitigation of Human-Wildlife Conflict to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals - Samala Akhila and Bharat S Sontakki
15.A Study on Adoption of Improved Brinjal Production Practices by the Farmers of East Champaran District of Bihar - Sanskriti Sindhu and Anurag Shankar Singh
16.Climate Smart Village: An approach for sustainable development Shivendra Mishra, Mani Prakash Shuklaand Pankaj Kumar Ojha
17. Challenges faced by farmers in Natural Farming - Soothram Sahithya and Prakash Panwar
18.Home Nutrition Gardens and Enhanced Dietary Diversity of Paniyan of Wayanad, Kerala - Vipindas P and Dr. Shakkela V
19.Assessment of Livelihood Status of Trained Farmers of Himachal Pradesh - Neha Dhadwal, Kanika Mehta, Rajesh Kumar Thakur, and Komal Sharma
20.The Role of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs): A Critical Analysis - Jagannath Patra
21.A study on constraints perceived by the NGO (Non Government Organization) led SHGs (Self Help Groups) members in Sonepur district of Odisha - Subarnna Keshari Haripriya Padhan and Debasis Jayapuria
22.Climate Change & Agriculture: Effects and Adaptive responses in the Western Ghats Archana Bhatt, Shakeela V, Habeeb A, and Divya PR
23.Solar energy awareness and adoption for agricultural operations: A path toward green energy use - Aditya, Arulmanikandan B, Sube Singh and P. S. Shehrawat